AWS Security Policies and Controls Specialist, Security Assurance & Compliance

DescriptionAt Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The AWS Security Assurance & Compliance team is responsible for demonstrating the security controls of services offered by AWS. At AWS' scale, we invent new ways to provide the highest level of assurance to our most security conscious customers.We are looking for a highly motivated practitioner with IT audit and policy experience to join our team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for supporting our security policy and control function. You will understand the key objectives and goals of AWS policies and work with our internal security teams to document our security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they fulfill AWS compliance obligations and align to our internal security controls. Additionally, you will be responsible for understanding AWS’ operational processes around controls and be able to clearly articulate and communicate to various stakeholder audiences in a variety of forms.The successful candidate is one who loves working across many stakeholders, understands compliance frameworks, and designs policies and controls that may meet complex compliance challenges. We have a team culture that encourages ownership, diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Our team members and management alike take a high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. Our team members balance their unique perspective with those of the diverse perspectives of the team and its stakeholders. You will work directly with divisions within AWS service to improve AWS’ ability to demonstrate assurances for our internal and external customers through documentation.Key job responsibilitiesThis position will be responsible for the following activities: Understand regulatory and commercial IT requirements and serve as a subject-matter expert around AWS security controls Write, validate, and articulate policy documentation to include security policies, standards, and procedures. Review evidence and controls needed to illustrate policy operations and mechanisms. Communicate to key stakeholders the operational processes around AWS security practices, policies, and procedures. Communicate to leadership key risks and areas of program improvement, as well as seek diverse opinions and coordinate improvement efforts. Fielding and addressing requests related to AWS policies. Bridge communication with key stakeholders and AWS technical communities to articulate policy changes, validations, and implementations. Operate a quality rhythm of the business for managing multiple stakeholder expectations simultaneously.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why Amazon Security?At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.Inclusive Team CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.Training & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.Basic Qualifications· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Accounting/Auditing, or other related fields· 7+ years of experience in security, audits, customer trust, control assessments, and/or security controls.· 5+ years of experience assessing complex technical processesPreferred QualificationsExperience in third-party, Government, and/or internal audit examinations.· Demonstrates high judgement and risk decision making abilities.· Experience with understanding, implementing, and/or writing IT security policies· Have experience in performing technical and non-technical assessments and documentation of network, operating systems, application security, as well as auditing IT processes, including working knowledge of key controls across a number of industry best practicesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.